Study, Obey, Teach

I do not spent time at the feet of Jesus like I want/need to. I so admire those of you who are consistent and disciplined and never struggle in this area. For me, it seems to always be an area the enemy tries to 'steal, kill and destroy'. Do you struggle with finding/making time to sit at the feet of Jesus on a regular, consistent basis?

I am convinced that we desperately need to eat of the Word, drink deeply, chew.....allow it to cleanse, purify, teach, encourage, convict of sin, etc. yet I find that it is much easier and convenient to eat at the world's table instead.

As I was reading today in Ezra chapter 7 (PTL I FINALLY sat at His feet!!!) I was overcome with the words in verses 9 and 10....it says "...for the gracious hand of his God was on him. This was because Ezra had determined to STUDY and OBEY the law of the LORD and to TEACH those laws and regulations to the people of Israel." (NLT)

That, my friend, is the character of our God--gracious!! And we are to be as determined as Ezra!! To Study, Obey and Teach the Word!!! How in the world do we think we can do that if we don't spend time in it!!

A word of warning to those of you who teach Bible Studies or Sunday School classes......One trap I often find myself falling head-long into is that I will study in order to be able to teach. God convicted me that I need to study to KNOW HIM....not just studying in order to teach.

So, one of the most fun things you can do today is to sit at the feet of Jesus. Study....

Then, how fun it is to Obey!!! Do what He says to do!! What is He saying? 'Do not fear?' Then, obey by stop being afraid!! Is He saying 'I love you?' Then Obey by just being loved by Him! You get the idea!!

Then, the real fun comes when you watch how He brings people into your path who will need you to Teach them what you Studied and Obeyed!!

Take some time to sit at the feet of Jesus today.